MAAMSS0067 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V2 Features • • • • • • • • • Functional Schematic Low Distortion Low Noise Figure Push Pull Design Single Positive Supply Lead-Free 4 mm 20-Lead PQFN Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of MAAMSS0003 RO1 text Description M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0067 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC amplifier in a lead-free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN package. The MMIC design is configured as a pair of cascode PHEMT amplifiers for broadband performance. It is designed for integration in a 75-ohm push-pull, low distortion, amplifier circuit. The device is ideally suited for use in CATV, DBS, and HDTV applications where low noise figure and low distortion are required. N/C text N/C text N/C text RO2 text N/C N/C N/C N/C FB1 FB2 N/C N/C N/C N/C text text RI1 N/C text N/C text N/C text RI2 Pin Configuration 4 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 FB1 Feedback 1 Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package 4 N/C No Connection MAAMSS0067 Bulk Packaging 5 N/C No Connection 6 RI1 RF Input 1 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection 9 N/C No Connection 10 RI2 RF Input 2 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection 13 FB2 Feedback 2 14 N/C No Connection No Connection MAAMSS0067TR-3000 MAAMSS0067SMB 3000 piece reel Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +20 dBm 15 N/C Operating Voltage +10 volts 16 RO2 RF Output 2 Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 17 N/C No Connection Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 18 N/C No Connection 19 N/C No Connection 20 RO1 RF Output 1 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0067 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1000 MHz, VDD = +5 Volts, Z0 = 75 ohms Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun ETN1-1-13 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain — dB 11.5 12.2 13.0 Gain Flatness — dB — 0.4 1.0 Noise Figure — dB — 3.3 4.0 Input VSWR — Ratio — 1.3:1 — Output VSWR — Ratio — 1.5:1 — Output IP3 Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +4 dBm output per tone dBm — 32 — Composite Triple Beat, CTB 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -78 -70 Composite Second Order, CSO 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -78 -70 Cross modulation 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -73 -64 P1dB 400 MHz dBm — 24 — IDD +5 Volts mA — 190 225 Recommended Test Circuit Layout6 Test Circuit Schematic5 C3 R1 C5 +5V L1 text text text text C7 C1 C9 RF IN text text text text T1 T2 RF OUT C10 C2 C8 text text L2 +5V C4 C6 R2 5. The 1:1 baluns, T1 & T2, are M/A-COM part number ETN1-1-13. 6. Reference M/A-COM Application Note S2083 for recommended PCB configuration. R1 and R2 are 0 ohms. External Circuitry Parts List Qty Description 8 Capacitor, 0.01 uF, 0603, SMT, 10% (C1-C8) 2 Capacitor, 2 pF, 0402, SMT, ± 0.25pF (C9-C10) 2 Inductor, 390 nH, 1008, SMT, 10% (L1, L2) 2 Balun, 1:1, M/A-COM, ETN1-1-13, SMT (T1,T2) 2 Resistor, 0 ohms, 0603, SMT (R1, R2) Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0067 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Gain Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz 13.5 20 13.0 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 12.5 10 12.0 5 11.5 0 11.0 -5 10.5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -10 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 500 1000 Frequency (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 0 +25°C +85°C -40°C -5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 -30 -30 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 Frequency (MHz) 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs. PIN at 400 MHz, 25°C Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C 36 5 35 4 34 3 33 2 32 1 31 30 -10 0 -8 -6 -4 -2 Pin (dBm) 0 2 4 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0067 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves (continued) Gain vs POUT at 400 MHz 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 14 13 12 11 10 16 18 20 22 24 26 Pout (dBm) Lead-Free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.